Cooper Bussmanns new surge protection device (SPD) range includes products that help save solar PV installations from the damaging effects of lightning strikes and other electrical surges, overvoltages and transients.
Multi-pole, modular pre-wired DIN rail mount SPDs feature a module to base locking facility along with many other features. Their overvoltage and current interrupt ability provides safe and secure electrical isolation to prevent fire damage. An integrated fuse link allows safe module replacement on live systems without dangerous arc formation.
Fast acting short-circuit interrupting (SCI) technology provides complete surge protection for all solar PV systems in accordance with UL 1449 (3rd Edition) and IEC 60364-7-712, so helping to protect the users investment. These SPDs feature easyID visual indication in which green and red visual indicator flags show module protective status (green = good, red = replace). A useful option is remote contact signalling.
A three terminal floating changeover contact can be used as a make or break contact depending on the particular monitoring system design used. In addition, a reliable, fully tested fault-resistant Y circuit prevents any damage to the SPD if an insulation fault occurs in the circuit.
The SPDs in Cooper Bussmanns Surge Protection Made SimpleTM range all share commonality designed to make choosing, installing and maintaining them far simpler than is conventionally the case. For example, modular DIN-rail design with colour-coding and a rejection feature makes them easy to identify, install and maintain.
Surge protection is necessary to protect solar PV installations, including sensitive associated electrical and electronic equipment, from overvoltage surges especially lightning strikes that might otherwise damage them. Such surges and spikes can result in immediate or cumulative equipment damage and possible premature failure.
These surge protection products help prevent possible damage that might occur from such conditions. The new SPD range is supported with a full suite of literature including product profile, product data and installation sheets.
